Ice Skating Instructors

Cityline Winter Ice Rink is excited to offer private skating lessons for those new to ice skating! Learn the basics with our professional skating instructors and build confidence on the ice this winter.

 

Lessons will be offered on Sunday mornings, with two sessions available: 9–10 AM and 10–11 AM.

 

Browse our website to select an instructor and book your lesson directly with them. Once your lesson is confirmed, your instructor will provide a link to purchase your ice-skating session.

 

Lesson fees are $45 for 20 minutes and are paid directly to the instructor. Please note that lesson fees do not include rink admission, which is $22 for a 60-minute skating session, including skate rentals.

Nicole Popovich

 

Since I was just a little girl, my favorite pair of shoes has always been my ice skates! Gliding across the smooth ice with the cold air in my face is such a beautiful, free feeling. Skating has given me the opportunity to express myself with creativity, challenge myself, meet lifetime friends, and travel around the world. The joy that this sport gives me drives my passion as a coach. My goal is to share that joy with others! 

 

Credentials:

  • 3x USFS Gold Medalist - Freestyle, Skating Skills, Ice Dance
  • 4x Collegiate Synchronized Skating National Champion - Miami University of Ohio
  • Professional Ice Show Skater with multiple production companies including Broadway on Ice, Woodstock Ice Productions, and All Wheel Sports 

Ashante Wheatley

 

Ashanté M. Wheatley is one of the Bay Area's premier figure skating coaches, bringing over 13 years of on-ice and coaching experience. She remains a leader in her local rink and beyond, having served as a skating school director, competition judge, and off-ice body conditioning/stretch consultant.

Ashanté continues to curate and support various skating programs and performance groups focused on creating a fun, safe environment for skaters of all ages, shapes, and sizes to explore their full potential. Her passion comes from helping others unlock both the joyful and athletic elements that make figure skating so special.

Ani Quindipan

 

Ani Quindipan is a professional hockey development coach based in San Francisco with over eight years of coaching experience. She played at the NCAA Division III level and studied exercise science with a focus in corrective exercise. Ani is passionate about helping skaters of all ages and skill levels develop strong skating fundamentals, improve coordination, and build confidence on the ice. She tailors her lessons to each skater’s individual needs and goals, creating a fun, safe, and supportive learning environment. Outside of skating instruction, Ani works as a personal trainer and athletic coach. In her free time, she enjoys reading, making coffee, weightlifting, and playing on her women’s league hockey team.

Amy Pisoni

 

Amy, a USFS gold medalist, AIT Level 1 Certified Choreographer, and 2026 American Ice Theatre Young Artist Showcase Finalist, brings 20 years of experience to the ice. She first began her journey as a dancer and fell in love with the ice. Her passion for skating lies in bringing contemporary dance concepts to the ice and sharing her knowledge with skaters of all levels and backgrounds.

Sasha Shiff 

 

Sasha Shiff is an experienced figure skating coach and San Francisco native with over 10 years of teaching experience. Sasha is a founding member and co-captain the San Francisco Theater on Ice Adult team that has earned five consecutive national medals and represented Team USA internationally.

She welcomes skaters of all ages and skill levels, whether they’re learning their first skills, working on spins and technique, building confidence, or simply looking to have fun on the ice. Sasha’s goal is to make every session supportive, personalized, and enjoyable.

Deborah Davis

 

Deborah has been involved in the sport of figure skating since the age of 9. She competed as a child and as an adult, and is a former adult national champion. With her 20+ years of coaching experience, she loves to share her joy of skating with skaters of all ages and skill levels. She is a member of US Figure Skating, Ice Sports Industry (ISI), and a Gold Certified ISI judge. Deborah is CER, SafeSport, and CPR certified. She also serves as the Learn to Skate Coordinator for both the Union Square and Sunnyvale locations.